NJD Weekly | Cody Glass, Operation Shower, and a look at Brett Pesce’s path.

Eighteen games left in the regular season. Where did the time go?

Every year around this point you pull up the schedule and realize there’s basically just one page left. In the middle of the season it can feel like the grind will never end — game after game, travel, practice, repeat, and then suddenly you’re staring at the teens in regular season games remaining.

Get a closer look at the life of Devils center Cody Glass and his lovely family.

On Feb. 26, the Prudential Lounge inside the Prudential had a different look than usual.

A cake table was guarded by a baby deer, baby bear and baby fox with “BORN WILD” draped across the table. Another table had “DREAM BIG” across with various gifts and presents sitting atop. Colorful balloon arches rose to the heights of the ceiling.

For Brian and Alyssa Pesce, parents to Brett, the path to the NHL didn’t begin with grand expectations for their son. They wanted him involved in sports, having fun, and being active.  

It started with youth hockey practices, long drives across the Northeast, and a family simply supporting a kid who loved to play.

Now, the New Jersey Devils' journey has come full circle - returning to the region where his development truly began.